Step 2: Make Planet Gem

First, get the images of the planets (I miss you Pluto) ,resize and layout. Since the glasses are magnifying, the each image should be a little bit smaller than 10mm. Print them with glossy photo paper.

Glue glass onto each photo. Technically any dry clear adhesive works, but they dry either dry to fast or too slow, it's tricky to make the photo and glass perfectly attached. So UV curing adhesive is the only choice.

UV curing adhesive is really easy to control, just squeeze some liquid on the photo, put on the glass, press the glass with one finger to let out bubbles between. The glue may overflow, that's fine.

Turn on the UV light for about 30 seconds, or follow the instruction came with your product.

If you don't have a UV light (black light), you can choose a sunny day, build a simple shed outside. Make sure all set then let go the shed. Usually the UV wave in sunlight is much more intense than artificial lights, it will dry in seconds.

When glue dried, cut the planet off along the edge. Clear the excess glue around carefully with a needle or whatever works include Goof Off.

40 Discussions

iGreeny, as I mentioned before on your Solar System Bracelet instructable, it is very nice and simple to make. As I was reading through your instructions again I found a few miner type-O's / grammar mistakes in most of your five steps and introduction, for example "option" in stead of "opinion" in step five. I bring this up in case you would like to edit any corrections for future contests. Not a big deal just wanted to let you know. I did have a questions on the leather strap that you used, I am not familiar with cleaning or finishing leather but is there a way to make the edges smoother looking? Your photos are crystal clear and the edge of the leather stands out. Again the bracelet looks awesome and will make a wonderful gift. Good luck in the jewelry contest.

What material did you use for your pictures? I've tried making this project several times, having the images printed at CVS from a flash drive, and each time my adhesive makes the ink run and blur. I've tried everything from E6000 to UV curing Magic Gloss!